Ellmau is part of the largest ski area in Austria, SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, and it is renowned as a family-friendly resort, particularly well-suited for children and beginners. The resort boasts 116 kilometers of slopes, including 61 kilometers of red runs, 36 kilometers of blue runs, and 19 kilometers of black runs. There are a total of 12 lifts available, consisting of 7 rope tow lifts, 4 chair lifts, and 1 funicular. If this variety isn't enough for you, consider purchasing a single pass for access to 280 kilometers of slopes and 90 lifts throughout the region.
Every Monday, Ellmau hosts the Ski Nightshow, a lively event that kicks off at 20:30. The night is filled with music, mulled wine, and captivating demonstrations by instructors from the resort's ski schools, including torch skating.
For freestyle skiing enthusiasts, the Intersport Kaiserpark is a fan park that offers several zones catering to athletes of different skill levels. The Easyline features three boxes (Flat-Up & Down-Flat), while the Expertline presents five boxes and rails (Flatrail, Wallridespine-Rainbowbox, Flatbox, Kinkedbox, Picknicktable). Additionally, you'll find two Kicker combos, two Roller combos, and a relaxation area. For a change of scenery, you can explore Snowpark Söll in neighboring Söll, which offers approximately 40 features for practicing various tricks.
